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Posted by Guy on November 15, 2003, at 19:28:00
Seven years now of extreme insomnia and anxiety. I've tried almost every drug in the book. They either make me fat,impotent and constipated (eg Zyprexa) or the just stop working altogether(eg clonazepam). Starting to think suicide may be my only option. All I want to a decent night's rest and not to feel all out of sorts the next day. Life is beautiful, but not for me.
Posted by zeugma on November 15, 2003, at 19:47:37
In reply to Extreme anxiety/insomnia, posted by Guy on November 15, 2003, at 19:28:00
The TCA nortriptyline has improved my sleep quality, along with buspirone (which is ineffective for anxiety). Have you tried a TCA? I believe they are the best AD's for insomnia, with the possible exception of Remeron.
Posted by panic_attack on November 15, 2003, at 20:51:16
In reply to Re: Extreme anxiety/insomnia » Guy, posted by zeugma on November 15, 2003, at 19:47:37
My mom has severe insomnia as well (25 yrs) and has also tried everything out there. She is currently taking Restoril (15mg) and REMERON at night to help her sleep. Some nights she passes right out... most nights she's awake all drugged up :( She too was suicidal a couple of weeks ago and thankfully I talked her out of it. She wants to try a sleep study thing.. see what the hell the problem is. I also have a friend who has severe anxiety/insomnia and did ECT... he is a little better ... Hang in there and I wish you luck...
Posted by CC67 on November 15, 2003, at 22:15:36
In reply to Re: Extreme anxiety/insomnia, posted by panic_attack on November 15, 2003, at 20:51:16
Guy,My wife has suffered insomnia for years,she has also been on many meds,currentlly and for at least 9 months she takes "seroquell" 400mgs at night, Works really good for her!
Good luck,!!
Posted by johnj on November 15, 2003, at 23:37:23
In reply to Extreme anxiety/insomnia, posted by Guy on November 15, 2003, at 19:28:00
Have you given any thought to a sleep test? I have had terrible insomnia and anxiety for two years after almost ten pretty solid years. Right not I take nortrypltine 50 mg, plus a benzo, and 15 mg remeron. The remeron has been the best help with sleep. I would talk to a doctor ASAP. I will acutually participate in a sleep study next month. Keep us posted and hang in their.
johnj
Posted by jaynee on November 16, 2003, at 17:31:09
In reply to Extreme anxiety/insomnia, posted by Guy on November 15, 2003, at 19:28:00
Here is a link for you:
http://www.sro.org/srolow/sropastissues.htm
I hope it helps. Sorry you are suffering.
Posted by jaynee on November 16, 2003, at 17:35:09
In reply to Extreme anxiety/insomnia, posted by Guy on November 15, 2003, at 19:28:00
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